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Accountability Team

Apr 26, 20242 min read

City Meetings

Circulation List for May 1, 2024

City seeking public input on the Culture Plan and Public Art Strategy, this summer's License 2 Ride Pass for youth Circulation List: ...

Accountability Team

Mar 30, 20241 min read

City Meetings

Circulation List for April 3, 2024

upcoming job fairs, and changes to City services over the Easter weekend Circulation List: https://barrie.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.asp...

City Council - Wednesday, March 27, 2024, 7pm

Accountability Team

Mar 23, 20245 min read

City Meetings

City Council - Wednesday, March 27, 2024, 7pm

a deputation on the proposal to allow 4 units on residential properties, questionable changes to the Poet Laureate program Watch Online: ...

Accountability Team

Mar 21, 20242 min read

City Meetings

Circulation List for March 27, 2024

Council's 2023 expense accounts, a successful Housing Accelerator application, and the impact of the new speed cameras Circulation List: ...

Infrastructure and Community Investment Committee – Wednesday, March 6, 2024, 4:00pm

Accountability Team

Mar 2, 20242 min read

City Meetings

Infrastructure and Community Investment Committee – Wednesday, March 6, 2024, 4:00pm

presentations on Public Art and the Sandbox Centre, developing a Disc Golf plan Watch Online: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kc6c7t3Ro...

Arts Advisory Committee – Tuesday, February 27, 2024, 2:00pm

Accountability Team

Feb 23, 20241 min read

City Meetings

Arts Advisory Committee – Tuesday, February 27, 2024, 2:00pm

the City's Culture Plan Update and Public Art Strategy, Kempenfest 2024 Agenda: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=A&ID=1171685&GUI...

Accountability Team

Feb 23, 20242 min read

City Meetings

Circulation List for February 28, 2024

updates on 2023 developments and construction, spring programming and summer camps, details on the fireworks consultation Circulation...

Accountability Team

Feb 9, 20241 min read

City Meetings

Circulation List for February 14, 2024

the 2023 Community Improvement Plan summary, Family Day activities, and Barrie Transit fares on HotSpot Circulation List: ...

City Council - Wednesday, February 7, 2024, 8pm (or immediately following General Committee)

Accountability Team

Feb 3, 20241 min read

City Meetings

City Council - Wednesday, February 7, 2024, 8pm (or immediately following General Committee)

confirming the items approved earlier in the evening at General Committee Watch Again: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ET67__VARs...

Finance and Responsible Governance Committee – Wednesday, February 7, 2024, 6pm

Accountability Team

Feb 2, 20243 min read

City Meetings

Finance and Responsible Governance Committee – Wednesday, February 7, 2024, 6pm

potential heritage property tax relief, restricting fireworks in residential areas, a grant program for environmental groups, and the...

Accountability Team

Jan 26, 20241 min read

City Meetings

Circulation List for January 31, 2024

including the February events calendar Circulation List: https://barrie.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?ID=1147928&GUID=67942FA4-2A8B-4E...

Infrastructure and Community Investment Committee – Wednesday, January 24, 2024, 6:00pm

Accountability Team

Jan 19, 20241 min read

City Meetings

Infrastructure and Community Investment Committee – Wednesday, January 24, 2024, 6:00pm

A presentation on Kempenfest 2023, and Public Art for the new Transit Terminal Minutes: not yet available Watch Again: ...

Heritage Barrie Committee – Tuesday, January 23, 2024, 6:30pm

Accountability Team

Jan 19, 20241 min read

City Meetings

Heritage Barrie Committee – Tuesday, January 23, 2024, 6:30pm

A presentation on the Barrie Sports Hall of Fame, and updates from various projects Agenda: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=A&ID...

Accountability Team

Jan 19, 20242 min read

City Meetings

Circulation List for January 24, 2024

Updates on the Transit Terminal and winter recreation Circulation List: https://barrie.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?ID=1147919&GUID=3...

Accountability Team

Dec 21, 20234 min read

City Meetings

Circulation List for December 21, 2023

Holiday scheduling, Call to Artists, plus communication from other municipalities regarding the revocation of "Strong Mayor Powers",...

Accountability Team

Dec 1, 20232 min read

City Meetings

Circulation List for December 6, 2023

Speed cameras are here, and winter overnight parking restrictions have started Circulation List: https://barrie.legistar.com/MeetingDeta...

Accountability Team

Nov 24, 20231 min read

City Meetings

Circulation List for November 29, 2023

policy options for the Affordable Housing Strategy, and the December events calendar Circulation List: https://barrie.legistar.com/Meeti...

City Council - Wednesday, November 22, 2023, 7pm

Accountability Team

Nov 18, 20236 min read

City Meetings

City Council - Wednesday, November 22, 2023, 7pm

transit changes, reviewing Advisory Committees, zoning amendments in Ward 7, selling the City's shares in the Lake Simcoe Regional...

Accountability Team

Nov 17, 20232 min read

City Meetings

Circulation List for November 22, 2023

Of particular note: the report from the National Working Group on Homeless Encampments Circulation List: https://barrie.legistar.com/Vie...

Seniors and Accessibility Advisory Committee – Monday, November 20, 2023, 4pm

Accountability Team

Nov 17, 20231 min read

City Meetings

Seniors and Accessibility Advisory Committee – Monday, November 20, 2023, 4pm

appointment of the Vice-Chair, and a presentation on the Outdoor Racquet Sports Strategy Agenda: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M...

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